TURF RAKES / SEEDERS – OPERATOR’S MANUAL ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS TR-20H / TR-20B TURF RAKE TR-20MH / TR-20MB TURF RAKE w/ MULTI-PURPOSE BLADE TRC-20H / TRC-20B TURF RAKE w/ CATCHER TS-20H / TS-20B TURF SEEDER TR-20RH / TR-20RB TURF RAKE W/ SPRING TINE REEL Schiller Grounds Care • 1028 Street Road • Southampton, PA 18966 Telephone 1.800.366.6268 • Teléfono + 877.596.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 8 Owners Record....................................................................................................................................... 8 Pre-Delivery Check List.......................................................................................................................... 9 Delivery Check List...............
SAFETY NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department.
SAFETY Machine Preparation Machine Preparation Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual • • I f an operator or mechancannot read English, it the owner's responsibilto explain this material them. If any portion this material unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification. ic is ity to of is • o not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep D guards, shields and interlock safety devices in place and in proper working condition.
SAFETY Starting • tart according to instructions in this manual or on the S machine. • efore attempting to start the engine, make sure the B bail is released. • When starting the engine, make sure hands and feet are clear of the blade. • o not change engine governor settings or overspeed D the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
SAFETY ! WARNING Fuel • Petrol (gasoline) and diesel fuels are flammable; petrol (gasoline) vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling. • Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel. • When refueling or checking fuel level: When practical, remove petrol (gas) powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container rather than a dispenser nozzle.
LABELS ITEM PART NO. 1 C100074 2 C100060 3 C100075 4 C100071 5 C100061 6 C100077 7 C100069 8 C100070 9 C100138 10 C100228 DESCRIPTION QTY DECAL, “CLASSEN” DECAL, “CAUTION - MUFFLER AND SHIELDS DECAL, “TR-20” (TURF RAKE ONLY) DECAL, “BAIL ENGAGEMENT” DECAL, CAUTION - OPERATING INST.
STORAGE ! SAFETY WARNING DO NOT STORE GASOLINE (PETROL) UNNECESSARILY OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXPLOSION, STORE ONLY IN AN APPROVED “SAFE” CONTAINER. TO PREVENT EXPLOSION OF VAPORIZED FUEL, DO NOT STORE MACHINE WITH FUEL IN TANK OR CARBURETOR IN AN ENCLOSURE WITH OPEN FLAME. (EXAMPLE: FURNACE OR WATER HEATER PILOT LIGHT.
CHECKLISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST Check the following before you deliver the rake/seeder to the customer. DELIVERY CHECK LIST Review the operators manual with the customer. Explain the following: 1. Guards and shields fastened in place. 1. Classen Mfg., Inc. warranty. 2. Decals fastened and legible. 2. Safe operation and service. 3. Tire pressure. 3. How to use controls. 4. Gas lever on engine turned on. 4. Operating the machine correctly. 5. All eight lubrication points greased. 5.
OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (Operator’s responsibility) • R eview and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions. • C heck that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. • C heck to make sure all shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. • C heck that all hardware is properly installed and secured. • C heck to be sure engine is free of dirt and debris. Pay particular attention to the cooling fins, governor parts and muffler.
OPERATION Starting Engine 1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position. 2. Turn choke on (closed). 3. Turn ignition switch to “on”. 4. Move throttle lever to high RPM setting. Do not exceed 3600 rpm. 5. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts. 6. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open). GENERAL MAINTENANCE To keep the rake / seeder in good operating condition, perform the following: ! SAFETY WARNING BLADE SHARPENING – Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when sharpening blades.
OPERATION OPTIONAL BLADE ASSEMBLIES Changing Blade Assemblies Within minutes your machine can be converted to a turf rake, turf seeder or turf slicer by purchasing the optional blade assemblies available complete with the side plates, bearings and drive pulley. 3. Remove the belts from both sides and remove the entire blade assembly. There is no need to loosen any set screws. 4. Remove the two drive pulleys and bearing plates from the main shaft (one on each side). Replace with new shaft.
OPERATION Recommended Height Adjustments Slicing Height Seeding / Multipurpose Height The seeding/multipurpose blades are used for cutting grooves for over-seeding and can also be used for verticutting grasses. To set the height properly place unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel height up (see Fig. 4 ). Adjusting the wheel height up lowers the blades. Seeding: The proper height setting for over-seeding is approximately 1/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height up approximately one notch.
MAINTENANCE TO KEEP THE TURF RAKE / SEEDER IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING: • When replacement parts are required, use genuine Classen parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including type, strength, and material. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/ or bystanders. • Keep all safety decals legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from decals.
SECTION TITLE Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 1028 Street Road • Southampton, PA 18966 Telephone: 1-800-366-6268 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective April 1, 2007 For the period of two years from the date of purchase, CLASSEN MFG., INC. will repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge, any part or parts found upon the examination of our factory authorized service station, or by the factory in Norfolk, Nebraska, to be defective in material or workmanship.
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